Senior Manager, Cold Chain Logistics

Senior Manager, Cold Chain Logistics

About CooperSurgical:

CooperSurgical is a leader in manufacturing and marketing multiple trusted and innovative brands that assist clinicians in improving the health of women, babies and families worldwide. Through an aggressive growth and diversification strategy, CooperSurgical has evolved its portfolio of over 600 products to include products and services used primarily by obstetricians and gynecologists in surgical and medical procedures wherever they occur: in hospitals, surgical centers, medical offices and fertility clinics.

Remote Position (This role can be located anywhere)

Scope:

This position is CooperSurgical’s subject matter expert on temperature-controlled (cold chain) logistics and is integral to the success of the of CooperSurgical’s Fertility and Life Sciences portfolio.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Cold Chain Logistics position will understand the regulatory requirements and provide expertise to help develop and implement temperature controlled (cold chain) logistics strategy globally across multiple regions, business units and functions to ensure a cGMP and GDP compliant supply chain. This role will also collaborate globally to select, design, develop, qualify, and implement temperature-controlled shipping solutions and distribution lanes. This role will manage multiple global projects to develop a harmonized, compliant, and cost-effective temperature-controlled supply chain throughout CooperSurgical.

Essential Functions

• Work in conjunction with the Quality organization to properly document changes following the change control process
• Perform all duties in close collaboration with internal (business units, regions, sites, DCs, functions, etc.) and external (customers, 3PLs, suppliers, testing labs, etc.) partners
• Initiate, lead, and implement projects required to efficiently and effectively execute the temperature-controlled logistics strategy globally ensuring cGMP and GDP compliance
• Bring creative and innovative ideas and keep up to date with the latest innovations in the temperature-controlled supply chain, including but not limited to shipping systems, temperature monitoring including real-time IOT, GPS etc.
• Develop and maintain a database of temperature-controlled shipping approved by CooperSurgical by temperature range, duration, lane, etc.
• Design, develop, qualify, and implement cost-effective and compliant temperature-controlled packaging and shipping solutions for lane qualification and validation, aligned with global strategy
• Select and manage CooperSurgical’s cold chain carriers across our product portfolio finding the right balance between cost and service levels
• Stay current on, and be able to apply, global regulatory requirements for temperature-controlled supply chain (e.g., cGMP, GDP, EUMDR, etc.)

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of end-to-end supply chain
• Ability to influence others in sensitive or difficult situations
• Analytical abilities required to break down complex problems and absorb complex data
• Agile mindset to constantly adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Ability to think critically, and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced team environment, including business leadership to build alignment.
• Interpersonal skills to be a strong and influential team member via collaboration and respect for others
• Practical expertise with cGMP manufacturing and regulatory regulations and requirements for pharmaceuticals and devices
• Ability to function efficiently and independently in a changing environment

Experience:

• Preferred experience in designing, developing, and qualifying shipping systems and processes for refrigerated, frozen, and controlled room temperature products including IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and reports
• Experience working with global airfreight and parcel carriers
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a global environment, working across multiple cultures, especially collaborating online globally
• Experience setting up and operating high end Cold Chain logistics solutions
• Strong preference toward experience working in a cGMP and cGDP environment with a good understanding of the Pharma industry & Supply Chain
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other life sciences industry
• BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related science

Travel: This role may require between 20-25% travel, both domestic and international

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $140,000.00 and $170,000.00. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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Our Benefits:

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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